Lamiaceae Monarda fistulosa ssp. fistulosa var. mollis (L.) Benth.
Oswego Tea
Flathead - Drug, Gynecological Aid
Use documented by:
Blankinship, J. W., 1905, Native Economic Plants of Montana, Bozeman. Montana Agricultural College Experimental Station, Bulletin 56, page 16
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Monarda fistulosa ssp. fistulosa var. mollis (L.) Benth.
Scientific name: Monarda fistulosa ssp. fistulosa var. mollis (L.) Benth.
USDA symbol: MOFIM3 (
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Common names: Oswego Tea
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Flathead
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gynecological Aid
Notes: Infusion of leaves used by women after confinement.
RECRD: 89958 id: 23287